JPH11328527A - Vending machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To hold the environment in a room excellent and economical by providing vending machine arranged in the room with an air-conditioner above the vending machine. SOLUTION: The air-conditioner 8 is fitted above a vending machine body 1 arranged in the room. Then an air vent 9 and a sensor 10 are provided in the front and the sensor 10 is connected to the controller of the air-conditioner 8. The air-conditioner 8 placed above the vending machine body 1 is normally placed in an operation stop state. When a person enters the room where the vending machine body 1 is placed, the sensor 10 senses that and sends a signal to the controller of the air-conditioner 8, which is placed in operation. When the person exits, the sensor 10 senses that similarly and sends a signal to the controller of the air-conditioner 8, which is stopped from operating. The space above the vending machine body 1 which is originally unused is used, so the space for the installation need not be prepared and only when a person is present, the operation is performed, so the operation efficiency is improved.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a vending machine arranged indoors.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, many facilities called refresh rooms have been provided in various places to stop by at any time to relieve fatigue. In such facilities, vending machines are usually installed to meet the tastes of people. In addition, since a good indoor environment is required for refreshing, air conditioning is indispensable. However, this type of equipment is not always used by humans, and is often unattended, and it is not economical to operate continuously even if air conditioners are installed. Furthermore, to provide a normal air conditioner requires a corresponding space, but the space of the room is not always sufficient, and it is preferable to place the device at a high place due to the characteristics of the air conditioner. Requires a support mechanism.

[0003]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a vending machine which supports conditions which can maintain a good and economical indoor environment.

[0004]

According to the present invention, to solve the above-mentioned problems, an air conditioner is provided above a vending machine in a vending machine arranged in a room.

[0005]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS In the present invention, an air conditioner is directly fixed on a vending machine, a sensor for detecting the presence of a person is provided, and the air conditioner is operated only when a person is present. It is preferred that

[0006] As the air conditioner, a usual air conditioner or air purifier can be used.

[0007]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG.

FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of the present invention.
Is a side view. Reference numeral 1 denotes a vending machine main body, which is provided with an illuminating unit 2, a product sample 3, a product selection button 4, a bill slot 5, a coin slot 6, and a product outlet 7 on the front in a normal vending machine. It is the same as the machine. An air conditioner 8 is attached to the upper part of the vending machine main body 1, and a ventilation opening 9 is provided in front of the air conditioner 8.
A sensor 10 is provided, and the sensor 10 is connected to a controller of the air conditioner 8. The vending machine provided with the air conditioner 8 is placed indoors.

[0009] The air conditioner 8 placed above the vending machine is normally in an operation stop state. If a person enters the room where the vending machine is located, the sensor 1
0 senses this and sends a signal to the controller of the air conditioner 8 to operate the air conditioner 8. When the person leaves, the sensor 10 similarly detects this and sends a signal to the controller of the air conditioner 8 to stop the operation of the air conditioner 8.

In the above-described example, the sensor is installed in the air conditioner. However, the sensor may be installed in the vending machine main body, or in a place where a person in the room can be easily detected. It is also possible to operate the air conditioner only on condition that a person enters the room. As the sensor, for example, a sensing device that detects by blocking the light by a human body using infrared rays can be used, and various other sensors used for detecting the presence or absence of an object can be used.

In fixing the air conditioner to the upper part of the vending machine main body 1, the material, color tone and other elements of the vending machine main body 1 and the air conditioner 8 are harmonized in design, and both are arranged side by side. It is preferable that the user does not feel uncomfortable due to this. As the air conditioner, a device usually used for adjusting the temperature and humidity in a room, particularly a device for purifying air can be used.

[0012]

According to the present invention, since an air conditioner is installed in an originally vacant space above the vending machine main body, an independent space for installing the air conditioner is provided. There is no need to prepare, the air conditioner is automatically placed at a high position and ventilation conditions are also advantageous, and the operating efficiency is good because the sensor operates the air conditioner only when there is a person in the room, As soon as a person enters the room, the air conditioner starts operating, and the user can stay in a comfortable environment. For example, when installed in a refresh room, it provides an economical and satisfying place for the user. be able to.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view and b is a side view of an embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Vending machine main body 2 Lighting part 3 Product sample 4 Product selection button 5 Bill insertion slot 6 Coin insertion slot 7 Commodity exit 8 Air conditioner 9 Ventilation opening 10 Sensor

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A vending machine arranged in a room, wherein an air conditioner is provided above the vending machine. 2. A sensor for detecting entry and exit of a person into and from a room, wherein the air conditioner is operated when a person is present, and the operation of the air conditioner is stopped when no person is present. The vending machine according to claim 1.